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Texas Central Railway Signs Contract for Controversial Dallas-Houston High-Speed Rail Line

May 7, 2021 The Center Square
The Texas Central Railroad (TCR) signed a $1.6 billion contract with Kiewit and its affiliate, Mass. Electric Company, on Monday to install the electrical system that will operate the controversial high-speed rail from Dallas to Houston.

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20 Killed in Mexico City Metro Track Collapse

May 4, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire
At least 20 people were killed an dozens more injured when a section of elevated of Mexico City metro collapsed.

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Person Killed by Train in Invercargill, New Zealand

May 3, 2021 Railfanning.org News Wire
One person has died after being hit by a train in Appleby, Invercargill, New Zealand.

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